TikTok failing to remove nearly all accounts reported for advertising drugs, study finds - The Independent
The Independent is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
Many people assume that major social media apps automatically clean up dangerous content, especially after users flag it. When automated systems and review teams fall short, regular households are left exposed to material they never asked to see. Whether you scroll through videos yourself or share home Wi-Fi with children, you cannot count on the platform alone to protect your feed.
You can take control today by adjusting the safety tools built into your device. Open the app settings and visit the content preferences menu to filter out specific keywords or reset your recommendation feed. If younger family members use the app on your network, enable restricted mode and family pairing to limit exposure. Instead of only submitting a report when you spot something wrong, block the account directly so it immediately stops appearing on your screen.
Platforms rarely catch everything, so managing your own filters is the most reliable way to keep your browsing experience safe.
- Run a quick speed test — get concrete numbers before assuming it's your ISP.
- Open the Down Detector board to see which major services are actually having issues right now.
- If numbers look off, walk through the Fix-My-Internet checklist — most issues clear in the first two steps.